Pune is ranked the number one city in India in the ease of living ranking index. The city is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It is also known as the “
Oxford of the East” due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions. Even the street shopping scene in Pune is hard to resist. Some of the best Pune’s shopping markets include Fergusson College Road, Hong Kong Lane, Bajirao Road, Phule Market, Fashion Street, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Laxmi Road, June Bazaar, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Tulsi Baug among other places. If you consider size, Pune is bigger than Mumbai. Mumbai has an area of 603.4 sq. km. Pune has an area of 729 sq. km. The famous food of Pune is kanda bhaji, palak bhaji, batata bhaji, mirchi bhaji, bread pakoda, and Even Mumbai Pune famous vada pav. Famous sweets in Pune are Amba Barfi. A favourite sweet meat of Punekars, the amba barfi is definitely a must try. Even if a number of sweet shops say that they offer authentic amba barfi, we strongly recommend Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale. Pune has managed to save its greenery and open spaces. Famous places in Pune for shopping is M.G Road is the best shopping destination in this city. Other than that there are malls and stores in areas like Laxmi Road, Fashion Street, Hong Kong Lane, Juna Bazaar (great for antiques), along with more known retail outlets like Vishal Mega Mart and Big Bazaar. Handpicked Things to do in Pune are Camping, Trekking, Adlabs Imagica, Visit Aga Khan Palace, Witness The Greatness Of The National War Museum, Pune Cuisine Tour, River Rafting. The best time to visit Pune is between the months of October and March. April to July is a little hot whereas August and September are the much awaited monsoon months when you can expect rainfall. The city is cleaner and greener, and much less crowded than Mumbai. Being a tourist in Pune is always a pleasant experience.
